Classic - 2017 - Domaine La Madura - 0,75L

A complete and harmonious Languedoc red, balancing power, finesse, and a faithful expression of the Saint-Chinian terroir.

📋 Characteristics

Appellation: AOP Saint-Chinian
Producer: Domaine La Madura
Cuvée: Classic
Vintage: 2017
Region: Languedoc, France
Type: Still red wine
Grape Varieties: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan
Ageing: In tanks and barrels, depending on variety and vintage
Bottle Size: 75 cl

🍇 Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep red with violet highlights
Nose: Expressive and complex, featuring ripe black fruits (blackberry, plum), layered with spice (pepper, bay leaf), garrigue, and subtle oak
Palate: Rich, structured, and well-balanced, with integrated tannins, well-managed acidity, and a long finish. Notes of liquorice, stewed fruit, and undergrowth add complexity
Finish: Persistent, warm yet elegant, with distinctive character

🍽 Food Pairings

🥩 Grilled or roasted red meats
🍲 Beef stew, slow-cooked lamb, chili
🌿 Provençal vegetable tian, stuffed aubergines
🧀 Cantal, aged ewe’s milk tomme, mature Comté

🫗 Serving Advice

Serving temperature: 16–17°C
Decanting: Recommended when young

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Ready to drink now after aeration, or cellar until 2027–2029 for added complexity.

🏰 About the Domaine

Located in Saint-Chinian at the heart of Languedoc, Domaine La Madura is run by Nadia and Cyril Bourgne, formerly of Faugères and Lynch-Bages. Their meticulous work in both vineyard and cellar yields wines that are clean, deep, and perfectly balanced. "Classic" is their flagship cuvée — a harmonious Mediterranean blend crafted for the table.